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Delhi's First "Good" Air Day of 2026: AQI 48 After Rain, but Relief Is Temporary
📖 VG Khabar
Delhi residents got a few days of respite from pollution.
According to reports, after heavy rain Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 48 in the afternoon, the cleanest day of 2026 so far.Key pointsIt was described as Delhi's first "good" air day of 2026The last time air was this clean was September 2023Experts say only moderate to heavy rain cleanses the air effectivelyHowever, experts warned the relief is temporary — by July 13 the AQI was back in the "poor" category (around 294).
A lasting fix needs year-round emission cuts.